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Throughout the day, Roberts fielded a variety of questions that ranged from eminent domain, rights to life and death, and civil rights to the power of the executive, the interpretation of statutes, and the role of judges.
Sen. Charles E. Schumer ’71, D-N.Y., also asserted that Roberts had been “less than forthcoming” with the committee.
But despite those comments, Roberts did not budge from his position.
“Judge Roberts, I’m not talking about an issue. I’m talking about the essence of jurisprudence,” he said. But, when questioned during a break, Specter did not protest Roberts’ reticence.
Specter, along with several other committee members, encouraged Roberts to create a consensus among the justices and avoid 5-4 decisions if he is confirmed.